Crisis : Intro Episode Almost Nerdy With The Happy Hipsters podcast

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We are back! Today we start off by taking a closer look at Rotten Tomatoes. Are they still relevant, if they ever were? How caught up are they with an ever diversifying movie industry. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostnerdy/support

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Wandavision 1:01:54

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In this episode we discuss the themes and the fandom of Wandavision. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostnerdy/support

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The Falcom and Winter Soldier 53:11

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In this episode we discuss the themes on racism found in The Falcom and Winter Soldier. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostnerdy/support

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Male Gaze : Wonder Woman 39:35

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In this episode we discuss Wonder Woman and the importance of the writer's room ; why we need more diversity there. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostnerdy/support

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Male Gaze : Captain Marvel 46:20

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In this episode we discuss Captain Marvel and how the movie breaks away from "male service". --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostnerdy/support

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Male Gaze : Birds of Prey 39:32

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We kick off our brand new series on Male gaze with a look into Birds of Prey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostnerdy/support

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Fascism : Hunger Games 45:36

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In this episode we discuss the tools of Fascism that we see in the Hunger Games series. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostnerdy/support

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Fascism : Star Wars 38:38

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Today we explore the conditions that create a pathway for fascism as seen in the Star Wars prequels. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostnerdy/support

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Fascism : Harry Potter 42:29

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In this episode we look into how The Harry Potter movies touch on enablers of fascism and what motivates them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostnerdy/support

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Black Stories : Bad Hair 33:18

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This week’s episode is super special because we have a guest! We watched this movie because we had seen Jamonica recommend it on her Instagram page. This episode focuses on Black hair and societal norms. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostnerdy/support

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Black Stories : Vampires vs the Bronx 34:06

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On this episode we discuss Vampires vs the Bronx and it’s creative take on gentrification --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostnerdy/support

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Black Stories : Lovecraft Country 58:41

4 years ago58:41

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In this episode we dive into the world of Lovecraft Country. We discussed it’s unique approach to the horror genre and authentic telling of Black stories. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostnerdy/support

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Black Stories : Soul 41:10

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On this week’s episode we discuss what we loved about Pixar’s newest movie as well as issues with body swapping that’s commonly seen in movies starring POC. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostnerdy/support

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Black Stories : Intro 23:32

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We're back with a Black History Month special! This month we’re focusing on four new black stories that we love. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostnerdy/support

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Colonization : Thor Ragnarok 32:45

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In our final episode of this series we look at the consequences colonization. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostnerdy/support

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Colonization: Dark Crystal 46:52

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On this week’s episode, we compare the way Skeksis colonized Thra to the way Zimbabwe was colonized. Much of this show is rooted in actual tactics used in the colonization process. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostnerdy/support

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Colonization: Avatar 58:48

5 years ago58:48

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Were the scientists just as bad as the military when it comes to colonizing Pandora? Is Jake Sulley a white savior? Do colonists always want to ruin nature? We ask these questions and more as we on this episode of Almost Nerdy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostnerdy/support…

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Colonization: Intro 21:00

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This topic may seem old school and irrelevant, but it’s a theme that we’ve been finding in many sci-fi and fantasy movies. On this episode we have a guest who explains indigenous culture’s reflection in media and ways she would like to see it reflected correctly. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostnerdy/support…

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Crisis : Lord of The Rings 43:30

5 years ago43:30

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For our final episode of this series we discuss how people approach crisis in different ways. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostnerdy/support

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Crisis : V For Vendetta 50:50

5 years ago50:50

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In this episode we discuss crisis and politics --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostnerdy/support

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Crisis : Jaws 45:39

5 years ago45:39

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We’re gonna need a bigger boat! On this week’s episode we focused on government and authority’s response to crisis. This covers everything from determining levels of threats to valuing the work of scientist. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostnerdy/support

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Crisis : Intro Episode 20:06

5 years ago20:06

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On this episode we introduce our new topic of crisis before diving into 3 of our all time favorite movies. After living during a pandemic, this topic and what movies show us about human behavior during a crisis, this topic seemed all too relevant. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostnerdy/support…

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A Tribute To Chadwick Boseman. 30:06

5 years ago30:06

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This week we concluded our Black Stories series by paying tribute to Chadwick Boseman. We reflected on what he did as an actor to inspire children as well as the cultural impact of character of Black Panther. Rest in Power. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostnerdy/support…

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Black Stories : Part 4 1:32:46

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Sweet Christmas! This episode is all about the one and only Power Man...Luke Cage. On this episode we discuss themes pulled from season one and two of Luke Cage on Netflix. This includes gentrification, policing and toxic masculinity. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostnerdy/support…

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Black Stories : Part 3 1:09:50

5 years ago1:09:50

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This week we discussed Sorry to Bother You. This movie opens the conversation into code switching, corporate greed, protesting and much more. We relate these topics to what we’re seeing in American culture today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostnerdy/support

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Black Stories : Part 2 1:22:56

5 years ago1:22:56

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Princess and the Frog This week we discussed how Disney’s Princess and the Frog represented Black stories. We looked into writers, producers and voice actors as well as how Tiana has been incorporated into Disney World. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostnerdy/support…

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Black Stories : Part 1 1:05:14

5 years ago1:05:14

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In this Episode we kick off our new series on Black Stories in the Sci-Fi and Fantasy movie industry. We discuss why Black Stories matter and how the reflect and influence society. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostnerdy/support

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Second Breakfast : Part 6 1:03:08

5 years ago1:03:08

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This episode is all about The Return of the King! We discussed battle cries, why Sam is the ultimate hero and why elves are so dramatic. We have this movie 4.75 out of 5 stars, check out this episode to find out why. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostnerdy/support…

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Second Breakfast: Episode 5 59:17

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This episode is all about The Two Towers! We discuss our why Frodo is so insistent on trusting Gollum, if ents make decisions too slowly and Gandalf’s power up! This movie also has some of our favorite quotes and yes, we did read them all! This week’s hot take is that Theodon should have executed Wormtongue for his crimes instead of letting him go. We have this movie 4.75 out of 5 stars, check out this episode to find out why. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostnerdy/support…

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Second Breakfast : Part 4 1:16:08

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